Senior Network Engineer
Fixed term contract @Skillworkerhub posted 2 months ago in Engineering Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3119
Job Description
The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a truly global institution with a reputation for education and innovation that resonates across the world, offering a wide range of courses and boasting outstanding facilities in the centre of Manchester.
About IT Services at the University of Manchester
IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers.
Find out more about our organisation and values
- IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter
- Benefits of working at The University of Manchester
The Team
The Network team is a vital component of Campus Technology Services, an integral Division of the Directorate of IT Services, providing underpinning network services and support to our customers. Our network team work closely with all parts of IT Services and throughout the University to ensure our services are consistently meeting and adapting to the changing needs of the University.
The University of Manchester is large and steeped in history and heritage, as such our IT landscape is broad and complex. From cultural institutions such as Jodrell Bank, to state -of-the-art teaching and research facilities such as the new Engineering Buildings and the National Graphene Institute, the scope of the services we provide are wide-ranging.
The role
The University of Manchester operates one of the largest single site campus networks in the UK and is currently undergoing a major transformation of all its LAN, Data Centre and DDI infrastructure.
The role is a 12-month Fixed term Contract aligned to providing Network expertise specifically for the Network 2030 Program. Working on a number of projects formed to enhance and reshape the LAN and WAN provision to University Campus.
This role provides an exciting opportunity fora skilled and experienced network engineer to join the University and work as a subject matter expert within the team.
The role will suit an experienced engineer with a breadth of networking knowledge and experience covering LAN/WAN/Wireless and Data Centre network design and operation.
The successful applicant will be focused on providing Network support and solutions for our Network 2030 program, working with our network architect and network partner to assure the delivery and ongoing development of our network services including the Aruba SD-LAN and Arista SD-DC that we are currently rolling out across our sites.
The role will also include developing our network policy and DDI environment to help us migrate to a more agile, automated, identity driven network service.
Working within a small team you will provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) across our technology stack (HPE Aruba, Cisco & Arista) and assure that any designs and deployments are agreed with our network architect prior to implementation and that they are fit-for-purpose and adhere to our strategic principles.
Specific role requirements
It is important that candidates have experience of design, delivery and operations of enterprise class networking and backend services and can think innovatively to identify opportunities and to add value.
In return, you will receive exposure and experience in the latest HPE Aruba technologies and have an opportunity to work alongside both an experienced University network team and our strategic Network partner to contribute towards the development and ongoing level 3 support of one the UK’s largest, single campus, software defined network rollouts.
The person
The successful candidate will possess some of the following experience:
- Network (LAN and wireless) design, operation and troubleshooting experience either with Cisco or Aruba technology, preferably demonstrated by professional level certifications in either Cisco or Aruba networking.
- Experience of working within a project team to provide specific deliverables to meet pre-defined milestones
- Experience of working in a service support function, dealing with customers to resolve issues and answer their questions.
- Experience of working with third party suppliers to define, design, deliver and operate successful solutions.
- Ability to quickly assess network issues, identify the likely root cause and see technical issues through to a successful conclusion.
- Strong experience in LAN and wireless networking with an excellent knowledge of network protocols, routing (BGP and OSPF) and switching.
- Strong experience in data centre network technologies and their application. Experience of Arista networking and F5 load balancers is desirable.
- Good experience in network security tooling, firewalls, IPS, remote access solutions to support our Cyber Security team with their operations.
- Analytical with strong attention to detail able to identify and articulate issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work to tight timescales without sacrificing quality
When addressing the person specification criteria in your application for this role, please ensure you make reference to the specific role requirements above.
What you will get in return:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Warren Mittoo
Email: warren.mittoo@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.